UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with a coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
In a decisive move that signals the end of the United Kingdom’s long‑standing "light‑touch" stance toward digital assets, law‑enforcement authorities launched a sweeping, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs earlier this month. The operation, which involved officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a number of regional polic…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.